HP USB TV Tuner, KS523AA, EXPRESS CARD User Manual
HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner
User Guide
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First Edition: August 2008
Document Part Number: 490716-001
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Table of contents
1 Introduction
Before you begin .................................................................................................................................. 2
Getting help .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Getting help for MediaSmart ................................................................................................ 3
Getting help for QuickPlay ................................................................................................... 3
Getting help for Windows Media Center .............................................................................. 3
2 Identifying setup components
Setup components ............................................................................................................................... 4
3 TV tuner setup
Step 1: Set up your computer ............................................................................................................... 6
Step 2: Install the driver ........................................................................................................................ 6
Step 3: Install the latest version of the media software (optional) ........................................................ 7
MediaSmart ......................................................................................................................... 7
QuickPlay ............................................................................................................................. 7
Step 4: Set up your audio/video connection ......................................................................................... 8
Using the USB extender cable (optional) ............................................................................. 8
Connection 1: Connecting with an antenna ......................................................................... 9
Connection 2: Connecting with regular TV or cable TV without a receiver ........................ 10
Connection 3: Connecting with satellite TV or cable TV with a receiver ............................ 10
Step 5: Connect the remote sensor and infrared (IR) emitter cable ................................................... 12
Step 6: Set up your software .............................................................................................................. 14
Running the Setup Wizard ................................................................................................. 14
4 FM radio setup
Step 1: Set up the TV tuner ................................................................................................................ 16
Step 2: Set up the FM radio software ................................................................................................. 16
Setting up software using QuickPlay ................................................................................. 16
Setting up software using Windows Media Center ............................................................ 16
5 Advanced connections
Audio/video cable components .......................................................................................................... 18
Using composite video or S-Video (receiver connections only) ......................................................... 19
Composite video ................................................................................................................ 19
S-Video .............................................................................................................................. 20
Adding a TV to your system ............................................................................................................... 22
Configuring the TV display ................................................................................................. 23
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Adding an audio receiver to your connection ..................................................................................... 25
Configuring external speakers and audio settings ............................................................. 25
6 Remote control
Remote control buttons ...................................................................................................................... 28
Using the remote control .................................................................................................................... 31
Replacing the remote control batteries ............................................................................................... 32
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Appendix B Glossary
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 37
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1 Introduction
This guide provides the most common steps for connecting the HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner to your
computer using your existing cable/satellite setup or the TV antenna (included).
When connected, the TV tuner enables you to watch, record, and pause live TV on the computer. You
can also record your favorite TV shows and watch them at any time.
NOTE: After you set up the TV tuner for the first time, you will need to run the Setup Wizard. If you
change your TV tuner connection or add components to your system, you may need to run the Setup
Wizard again to reconfigure the settings.
NOTE: The TV tuner is designed to be used with the Windows Vista® operating system, HP
MediaSmart, QuickPlay, and Windows® Media Center. Other third-party programs may work with the
TV tuner, but they are not supported by HP.
CAUTION: In certain areas, digitally broadcast ATSC signals may not be available. Under these
circumstances, you can still use the antenna, but it will only receive analog channels.
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Before you begin
Be fore you set up you r TV tune r, read this section to determine the most appropriate connection for your
equipment. In this guide, you will see the following procedures:
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Identifying the TV tuner setup hardware
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Setting up the TV tuner, using one of the connection procedures described
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Installing and setting up the TV tuner software
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Considering advanced connections, such as adding a television
Consider the following points when setting up your connection:
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How often you plan to use the TV tuner
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Whether you plan to use a cable/satellite signal source or a digitally broadcast ATSC signal
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The proximity of a cable/satellite signal source to your computer
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Whether you want to include any existing home entertainment equipment in your setup
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Whether you want to view TV content on your computer or on your TV
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Which multimedia software you want to use—MediaSmart, QuickPlay, or Windows Media Center
NOTE: MediaSmart or QuickPlay is preinstalled on your computer and may be used with any version
of the Windows Vista operating system. Windows Media Center is included only in the Premium and
Ultimate editions of Windows Vista.
NOTE: In Windows Vista, you need to choose either analog cable TV or ATSC digital TV reception.
You cannot receive both analog TV and digital ATSC at the same time.
To fully utilize TV tuner features, your computer should have Internet access so you can download and
view Program Guide listings for your broadcast area or cable/satellite service provider.
Without Internet access, you will only be able to view live TV and schedule recordings manually. For
more information on required and optional equipment, refer to Chapter 2,
Identifying setup components
on page 4.
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Getting help
If you have any difficulty with the setup process, refer to Appendix A, Troubleshooting on page 34, for
help. For help with your software, refer to one of the following sections.
Getting help for MediaSmart
If you are having trouble with MediaSmart, refer to Help and Support.
To access Help and Support on your computer, click Start, and then click Help and Support.
Getting help for QuickPlay
If you are having trouble with QuickPlay, refer to the QuickPlay Help menu:
1. Open QuickPlay:
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Press the media button on your computer.
– or –
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On your computer, click Start, and then click QuickPlay.
2. Click the TV icon in the notification area.
3. Click the question mark icon on the menu bar on the left side of the screen.
NOTE: You can also access QuickPlay Help by clicking the home, music, or camera icons.
Getting help for Windows Media Center
If you are having trouble with Windows Media Center, refer to Windows Help and Support:
On your computer, click Start, and then click Help and Support.
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2 Identifying setup components
Setup components
The following components are included with your TV tuner. Depending on the connection you choose,
some components may not be required.
Component Description
(1) TV tuner antenna Receives standard and high definition digital and analog broadcast
signals.
NOTE: The antenna may look different from the one shown.
(2) Remote sensor Connects to the USB port on the computer. When it is connected,
you can change channels using the HP Media Remote Control.
(3) Audio/video cable Connects a cable or satellite receiver to the TV tuner for higher
audio/video quality compared to RF coaxial (optional). The audio/
video cable includes composite-in, S-Video-in, and 3.55 mm stereo
cable connectors.
NOTE: For information comparing RF coaxial, S-Video, and
composite video, refer to Chapter 4,
Advanced connections
on page 17.
(4) USB extender cable Lengthens the distance from the computer to the TV tuner.
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Component Description
(5) HP USB Digital/Analog TV Tuner Provides input and output jacks for the antenna or media cables.
The USB TV tuner has two LEDs that when lit indicate the following:
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Blue – The tuner is connected to the computer.
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Green – The tuner is receiving TV signals.
(6) Infrared (IR) emitter cable Connects the computer to your cable or satellite . When the cable
is connected, you can change channels on the receiver using the
HP Media Remote Control.
(7) HP Media Remote Control Used to change channels and to navigate.
NOTE: For more information on terms, refer to Appendix B, Glossary on page 36.
In addition to the items provided with the TV tuner, you may also need the following items (purchased
separately) for connections described in this guide:
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Computer with a Windows Vista operating system and required computer equipment (such as an
AC adapter).
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A working Internet connection (required for features such as scheduling recordings and accessing
the Program Guide).
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A working TV signal source (either a digitally broadcast ATSC signal or a cable/satellite signal).
Your TV source may also require a cable or satellite receiver.
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An RF coaxial cable (for a wall connection).
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A television (optional).
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An S-Video cable and audio-out Y cables or optional media cable (compatible with select models
only) if connecting a television.
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Additional cables (composite video or S-Video) for some advanced connections or to facilitate your
cable length requirements.
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3TV tuner setup
This chapter provides the TV tuner setup information you need so you can watch, record, and pause
live TV on your computer.
Step 1: Set up your computer
If you have not already set up your computer, follow the instructions on the printed poster included with
your computer before you proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Install the driver
Before you set up your TV tuner hardware, you must install the HP TV Tuner Driver.
To install the driver, follow these steps:
1. Insert the Installation disc into the optical drive on the computer.
2. Click HP TV Tuner Driver.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Step 3: Install the latest version of the media software
(optional)
You can update MediaSmart or QuickPlay.
MediaSmart
To update MediaSmart software, download the update from http://www.hp.com/support.
QuickPlay
To ensure that you have the latest version of QuickPlay software, follow these steps to upgrade your
software:
1. Check the version of QuickPlay currently installed on your computer:
a. Click Start click All Programs, and then click QuickPlay.
b. Click the Update (spinning arrow) icon on the right side of the screen.
c. Click the Info/More Settings (i) icon on the left side of the screen.
d. Click About. The version of QuickPlay currently installed on your computer is displayed at the
top of the screen.
NOTE: Write down the version number, so you can refer to it later.
e. Click OK.
2. Check the version of QuickPlay available to download:
a. Click Get the latest QuickPlay updates from the list of options on the left side of the screen.
The latest version of QuickPlay software available to download is displayed on the main
screen.
b. If the displayed version number is higher than the version currently installed on your computer,
click Download Now!
NOTE: You are prompted to uninstall the current version of QuickPlay before you can install
the upgraded version.
If there is not a more recent version of QuickPlay available, close the dialog box.
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Step 4: Set up your audio/video connection
Three common connections are detailed in the following sections. The connection you choose depends
on what you want to do with your audio/video setup and on the type of TV input you use.
Connecting the TV tuner to your computer allows you to perform the following actions:
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Watching and/or recording a live TV program on your computer
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Recording a live TV program while watching a previously recorded TV program
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Listening to FM radio
Some advanced setup instructions are also provided. Refer to Chapter 4,
Advanced connections
on page 17, for instructions on the following tasks:
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Using composite video or S-Video with your cable or satellite receiver.
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Adding a TV or a stereo to your configuration.
NOTE: Depending on how you set up your TV tuner, you may not use all of the cables.
The type of connection you use will depend on your existing TV source and the availability of a digital
broadcast. Refer to the following table for more information.
Your TV source Available digital
signal
Available analog
signal
Refer to section
Over-the-air
broadcasting
ATSC NTSC Connection 1: Connecting with an antenna
on page 9
Cable TV without a
receiver
QAM* NTSC Connection 2: Connecting with regular TV or cable
TV without a receiver on page 10
Cable or satellite TV
with receiver
— NTSC Connection 3: Connecting with satellite TV or
cable TV with a receiver on page 10
*Not all cable TV networks broadcast QAM signals (free, unscrambled digital programming). When QAM programming is
available, it is accessible only through QuickPlay.
NOTE: ATSC digital TV may be broadcast in either standard definition, approximately 640x480 (480i),
or high definition, approximately 1920x1080 (1080i).
Using the USB extender cable (optional)
The USB extender cable lengthens the distance from the computer to the TV tuner.
To connect the USB extender cable, follow these steps:
1. Insert the USB extender cable (1) into a USB port on the computer.
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2. Insert the TV tuner (2) into the other end of the USB extender cable.
Connection 1: Connecting with an antenna
NOTE: The antenna cable length is not shown to scale.
To install the TV tuner and connect it to the TV tuner antenna, follow these steps:
1. Insert the TV tuner (1) into a USB port on the computer.
NOTE: Due to power and bandwidth requirements, do not insert the TV tuner into a USB hub.
2. Connect the TV tuner antenna cable (2) to the TV tuner.
3. Connect the remote sensor to a USB port on the computer. Refer to Step 5: Connect the remote
sensor and infrared (IR) emitter cable on page 12, for details.
NOTE: For additional connection steps, such as adding a television, refer to Chapter 4, Advanced
connections on page 17.
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